$17
weeklyor $600 for 36 classes
Social Studies for Fourth and Fifth Grade - United States History
Completed by 361 learners
Ages 9-11
Live Group Course
Live video meetings
1x per week, 36 weeks
4-18 learners per class
45 min
What's included
36 live meetings
27 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Assignments will be posted in the Outschool Classroom each week. Completed assignments will be given feedback if turned in.Letter Grade
Grades are offered on homework. Certificates/Grade Reports are given at the parent's request.Certificate of Completion
Grades are offered on homework. Certificates/Grade Reports are given at the parent's request.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 5
Throughout this course, you will explore the history of the United States. But it's not just about history. You will also explore the value of public service, the traits of good leaders, and other important themes such as geography, economics, civic responsibility, and government. This Social Studies course is designed to be flexible. You can start any time during the academic year and explore a new theme in United States History each week. This class will include multiple viewpoints while discussing and learning about historical events and people. Live classes will include storytelling, slides, primary sources, discussion, and games. Optional homework assignments will be assigned after each class.
Learning Goals
Learners will be able to identify and describe significant events and figures in U.S. history.
Learners will be able to discuss the contributions and challenges of different groups, including African Americans, immigrants, and Indigenous peoples throughout American history.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS)36 Lessons
over 36 WeeksLesson 1:
Cultural Diversity Amongst Tribal Nations
45 mins online live lesson
2 assignments
Lesson 2:
Why Europeans Came to the Americas
45 mins online live lesson
2 assignments
Lesson 3:
Europeans Travel to the Americas
45 mins online live lesson
2 assignments
Lesson 4:
Early English Settlements
45 mins online live lesson
2 assignments
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Topics will include information about various historical events and subjects that can be sensitive in nature. All assignments will be kept in an age-appropriate manner. If inappropriate topics are brought up, they will be addressed quickly, and the discussion will be redirected.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
The 1619 Project Curriculum - https://pulitzercenter.org/lesson-plan-grouping/1619-project-curriculum
https://www.tolerance.org/frameworks/teaching-hard-history/american-slavery/6-12-framework
US: Narrative History (V1) by McGraw-Hill.
"Trouble in Mind” by Leon F. Litwack.
“Life Upon These Shores: Looking at African American History 1513-2008” by Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Native Knowledge 360 - https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360
Resources from the Library of Congress Native American Collection and the National Museum of the American Indian will be used during our unit on the Indigenous peoples as well as throughout the course. This includes maps, images, recordings, first-hand accounts, and documents. These resources can be found at:
https://americanindian.si.edu
http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/themes/native-americans/
Resources from the Library of Congress will be used during the Civil War and Reconstruction unit which include photos and first-hand accounts. These resources can be found at:
https://www.loc.gov/collections/slave-narratives-from-the-federal-writers-project-1936-to-1938/about-this-collection/
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Doctoral Degree from Salmon P. Chase College of Law - Northern Kentucky University
Master's Degree in Education from University of Louisville
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in History from Western Kentucky University
I have over twenty years of experience working with and teaching students. I have a bachelor's degree in both History and Economics. My master's degree is in Higher Education. I also have a juris doctorate degree in Law. Most importantly, I have a passion for teaching, history in particular!
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